Aging Disgracefully

My Mom forwarded me this funny poem one of her friends had emailed her about forgetfulness. I'm sure it was originally intended for a much more "seasoned" reader, and by that I mean people over the age of 60. I'm only 29 myself (wink wink), so I was slightly unnerved that she forwarded it to me. However, after reading the poem and much to my dismay, I was appalled to realize how much I could relate! Am I already approaching the age of memory loss, denture creams and orthopedic footwear? What a terrifying realization! I've already succumbed to writing myself reminder notes, plucking gray hairs and countless tubes and bottles of an assortment of wrinkle creams. I even dared to try on some reading glasses at the pharmacy the other night, but they weren't very flattering on me, so I convinced myself I didn't really need them after all. Maybe I should stop back by again and look into that vitamin supplement that's supposed to improve brain function. And while I'm at it, it probably wouldn't hurt to buy a book of crossword puzzles or that dratted sudoku to exercise my mind. I might even go ahead and grab that pair of reading glasses too. Necessity over vanity for early prevention, right? Anyway, here's the poem. If you find yourself relating to it as well, all I can say to cheer you up is, "You're only as old as you feel!"

Forgetter Be Forgotten

My forgetter's getting better,
But my rememberer is broke
To you that may seem funny
But, to me, that is no joke

For when I'm "here" I'm wondering
If I really should be "there"
And, when I try to think it through,
I haven't got a prayer!

Oft times I walk into a room,
Say "what am I here for?"
I wrack my brain, but all in vain!
A zero is my score.

At times I put something away
Where it is safe, but, Gee!
The person it is safest from
Is generally me!

When shopping I may see someone,
Say "Hi!" and have a chat,
Then, when the person walks away
I ask myself, "Who the heck was that?"

Yes, my forgetter's getting better
While my rememberer is broke,
And it's driving me plumb crazy
And that isn't any joke!